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To build the body maps, researchers first tagged nerves and immune cells in mice using fluorescent markers that glow under a microscope.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

The system can automatically identify and segment 31 organs and tissue types while also mapping nerves and immune cells throughout the body.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

"They also get on each other's nerves but secretly rather enjoy it."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Settles-Bey sways to the rhythm of the bongos on a recent Sunday in the park -- but nerves are still frayed.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But I had a job to do, and my nerves could take a hike.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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